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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular rug with a central circular design featuring a dragon, surrounded by floral patterns and four dragon motifs, one in each corner. The rug has a thick border with a Greek key pattern. The color scheme is predominantly light gray and dark gray. The rug, titled "Rug", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk pile, wrapped metal on cotton warp and weft
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
449 × 625 px
Museum record:
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